Central Oakland Travel Guide
Visit Central Oakland
Popular places to visit
Phipps Conservatory
No matter the season, this conservatory is abuzz with life and colour; Flora from all over the world takes root and flourishes in a variety of verdant environments.
PPG Paints Arena
Catch an event at PPG Paints Arena during your trip to Pittsburgh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Acrisure Stadium
Giant ketchup bottles tilt onto the scoreboard to celebrate touchdowns in this innovative riverside football arena at the heart of Pittsburgh sports.
University of Pittsburgh
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Pittsburgh during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Carnegie Mellon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Carnegie Mellon University during your trip to Pittsburgh. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl
Love in the City: Pittsburgh’s Enchanting Romantic Walk
Pittsburgh Ghosts Steel City Haunted Tour
Smartphone-Guided Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Sights & Stories
Private Shopping Tour from Pittsburgh to Tanger Outlet Pittsburgh
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Oakland
Oakland
Oakland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Petersen Events Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History while in the area.
Shadyside
Unique features of Shadyside include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Walnut Street or Gallerie CHIZ while you're exploring the area.
Squirrel Hill
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Squirrel Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Schenley Park or Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.
Crawford-Roberts
If you're spending some time in Crawford-Roberts, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and Freedom Corner Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
Bloomfield
If you're spending time in Bloomfield, you might enjoy its restaurants and shopping. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Pittsburgh Glass Center or Carnegie Museum of Art.
Bluff
Visitors to Bluff like its bars and live music, and A.J. Palumbo Center is a sight worth a stop.